842 Rare Antique Kuba Ceremonial Raffia Tunic with Cowrie Shells idea_gift But this is the only

But this is the only bullet case that I have seen and finding another - either in a store or online - is highly unlikely

If provenance means anything to the buyer

approx 145cm x 97cm

Note the spectacular details in each motif

Museum: Similar example may be seen in the State Museum of Ethnology

842 Rare Antique Kuba Ceremonial Raffia Tunic with Cowrie Shells idea_gift But this is the onlyAntique Royal Ceremonial Tunic with Raffia, cowrie shells and beads from the Kuba People. This tunic is a part of a larger ensemble called the "bwantshy". Another example that is somewhat similar: Christies Sale 5072 (2003) A fabulous once in a lifetime find! Estimated to be from the early mid1900s and was probably collected from the field in the mid 1900s *** This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original